either in Chinese
either in Chinese is 也, 或者, 两 — either means one or the other of two options; whichever of two.
either in Chinese
也
Pronounced: yě
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
或者
Pronounced: huò zhě
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.
两
Pronounced: liǎng
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]
What does "either" mean?
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det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
"You can take either road to get to the station."
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det Each of two; both.
"There are trees on either side of the path."
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conj Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, paired with "or."
"You can either call me or send a text."
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adv Used after a negative statement to add that the same is true of another thing, similar to "too."
"I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either."
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either in a sentence
- You can take either road to get to the station.
- Either answer would be acceptable.
- There are trees on either side of the path.
- You can either call me or send a text.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "either" in Chinese?
"either" in Chinese is 也, 或者, 两. either means: One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
How do you pronounce 也?
"either" in Chinese is 也, pronounced "yě".
How do you use "either" in a sentence?
Example: "You can take either road to get to the station." In Chinese, "either" is 也, 或者, 两.
Are there other ways to say "either" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "either": 也, 或者, 两.
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